Original post: July 25, 2010 Throughout the 20th century, nutritional science focused on finding vitamins and minerals, defining their use and preventing the deficiency diseases that they caused. As the nutrition related health problems of the developed world shifted to overnutrition, obesity and type two diabetes, the focus of modern medicine and of nutritional science changed accordingly. In order to address the increasing incidence of these diet-related-diseases, the role

Original post: July 23, 2010 The most effective sunscreen we can apply for our human- and fur-children comes in the form of orally supplemented antioxidants. The rise in skin and other cancers amongst our human and pet populations is a function of environmental changes wedded to the unfortunate decline in antioxidant activity in our processed foods. Summer is as good a time as any to make certain that antioxidant protection is at its fullest. The ‘antioxidant’ is an essential

Original post: July 23, 2010 The holiday season brings with it a higher risk of poisoning, toxicity and irresistible traps for our unsuspecting pets. The common intoxicants of the season include chocolate, alcoholic beverages, holly berries and other plants like poinsettias. Tinsel is another common danger which can wreak havoc in the intestinal tract. The attractively lit up Christmas tree is full of harmful traps from the electrical cords which can ensnare your cat or dog o

Can advances in technology actually be advancing joint disease in our young? Why is Joint Disease prevalent today in our children and our young companion animals? Professor Franco Cavaleri BSc NB Nutraceutical Biochemist Original post: July 23, 2010 We know osteoarthritis to be a disease of the old but more and more we’re seeing joint disease creeping into our young. Statistics show that osteoarthritis is on the rise and the easiest explanation is that our North American huma

By the age of three, 80% of dogs will show some signs of dental disease, according to the American Veterinary Dental Society Original post: July 23, 2010 Poor oral hygiene is linked to a number of health risks, ranging from periodontal disease, which can cause tooth soreness or loss, and difficulty eating to diseases that affect other functions of the body. Degradation of dental health can quickly translate into nutritional limitation. However, irrefutable research has reveal

Original post: July 23, 2010 Daily choices mould your metabolism! There’s a lot more to staying clean and toxin-free than avoiding food-borne toxins and environmental pollution. The foods we choose and the lifestyle we engage in also fuel or interfere with natural detoxification and cleansing. Your metabolism and its capacity to cleanse and detoxify is a direct reflection of your lifestyle choices. If the body is empowered with the right nutrients and not overwhelmed by unnat

Original post: July 23, 2010 Money and time saved feeding convenient less expensive nutrition is sure to be spent in multiples on veterinary bills and medical care as your pet ages. As our pets age antioxidant production in their cells declines making it more difficult for them to tolerate adversity; and this includes their ability to tolerate poor nutrition and illness. The obvious solution is to choose the best quality nourishment possible from puppyhood; food that has not

A NATURAL GUIDE TO HEALTH, HAPPINESS & HARMONY FOR YOUR CANINE COMPANION By Nutritional Biochemist FRANCO CAVALERI, BSc NB Original post: July 23, 2010 Today more than ever, pets are a welcome and important part of our families. They are vital to human well being, and their own well being is in human hands. How can we love, guide, care for, shelter and nourish our dogs in a way that will be meaningful for their health and quality of life? Some of BNHR research and findings p

By Franco Cavaleri BSc Nutraceutical Biochemist Mr IFBB North America 1250 wds Original post: July 23, 2010 Your meals are far more than a supply of nutritional building blocks. They evoke a hormonal response in the body that ripples out to each of your cells in the form of hormone signals. These signals are influenced by the food types and proportion of fat, carbohydrate and protein in the meal. The long term influence of these impulses moulds how insulin, testosterone, estr

Original post: July 23, 2010 You want your pet to have the best quality of life possible. The money and time that are saved by feeding them convenient, less expensive food are sure to be spent several times over on veterinary bills and medical care. As your pet ages, the antioxidant production in their cells declines, making it more difficult for them to tolerate adversity, and this includes their ability to tolerate poor nutrition and illness. The obvious solution to prevent

By Franco Cavaleri BSc Nutraceutical Biochemist Mr IFBB North America Original post: July 23, 2010 When it comes to health and vitality it all starts with the mind; the way you think and the choices that are made from this state of mind. Occasional spa retreats, shopping sprees or weekend getaways are just not enough to recharge the body, mind and soul. Health must be maintained day-by-day so your occasional mental or physical getaways can serve as bonuses. There are so many